Bartender - Pizza Bar

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment in Kansas City is seeking an energetic Bartender to provide excellent service while preparing drinks. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in high volume bars and possess strong knowledge of liquor brands and cocktail preparation.

Responsibilities include mixing beverages, serving customers, and ensuring compliance with age regulations. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to handle physical demands. Join us to deliver enjoyable guest experiences at our vibrant establishment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of bartending experience in high volume settings.
• Knowledge of liquor brands and preparation methods.
• Fluent English speaker; other languages are a plus.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit required.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic and professional customer service.
• Prepare and serve drinks according to recipes.
• Check guests’ IDs for age verification.
• Communicate effectively with guests and staff.

Skills

Customer service skills

Mixology

Communication

Math skills

Education

Formal bartending training

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Position Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.